Unit-Level Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two separate postdoctoral fellowship programs. These highly competitive institutional awards are open to recent doctorates (degree within the past 5 years) in Earth, atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric and planetary sciences or allied fields. Appointments are for two years, contingent upon performance. Recipients of this fellowship will join a vibrant community of postdocs, students and faculty where they are expected to pursue self-directed research in any scientific subfield. The two separate, but complementary programs are: 

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) Excellence in Earth & Planetary Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship

EPS is the academic unit of the Jackson School, and hosts researchers in a broad array of fields in the Earth and planetary sciences. Applicants are evaluated based on their past research contributions and how the proposed work complements or expands ongoing research within EPS. We are also interested in candidates who are dedicated to improving their professional environment through contributive service (e.g., organizing a successful conference workshop, running a reading seminar for graduate students, participating in graduate student governance). See examples of current and past fellowship recipients.

University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

UTIG is a research unit of the Jackson School known for research excellence, integrative science efforts, and international field programs in geophysics (solid earth, marine, polar), climate science, planetary science, and energy geoscience. Applicants are evaluated on how the proposed work complements or expands ongoing research at UTIG and their scientific leadership potential (e.g. organizing sessions at meetings, contributions to team science or white papers). See examples of past fellowship recipients. 

For more information about the UTIG Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship, including application requirements, required qualifications and more, click the link below.